"The phrase 'as if the provisions thereof were set out herein in extension' operates as a deeming fiction internal to the contract, binding every facility
read more"Whether the dispute regarding termination is, in whole or in part, an “excepted matter” outside the Arbitrator's jurisdiction... are questions that Section 16 of the
read more"We are of the firm opinion that mere admission of a document in evidence does not amount to its proof. In other words, mere marking
read more"The intention to omit the rule without any saving clause was to bring to an end, the unnecessary complications once and for all and the
read more"In exceptional circumstances where equities of the case so warrant, the power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India may be exercised to do
read more"It is trite that grant of bail to one accused does not, ipso facto, constitute a ground for granting bail to another accused. Parity is
read more"The Court granting bail should exercise its discretion in a judicious manner and not as a matter of course. Though at the stage of granting
read more"The non-conformity of the bid of the auction-purchasers insofar as it pertains to deposit of EMD has not resulted in any prejudice or injustice to
read more"The question of payment of court fee, whether ad valorem or fixed court fee, could be addressed and considered only upon establishment of such germane
read more"The court proceedings ought not to be permitted to degenerate into a weapon of harassment and persecution." Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on July
read more"We reiterate that the factional dispute in the organization led to the registration of the crime against the accused which by no stretch of imagination
read moreSupreme Court, in a ruling delivered on July 24, 2026, held that while a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is firmly established
read more"The nominee holds the money in trust for the person entitled to succeed" Supreme Court of India, in an order, has reaffirmed the settled legal
read more"The Suit shall be adjudicated without the counter claim." Supreme Court of India, in a ruling, held that a counter claim cannot be permitted after
read more"The criminal court cannot pick one apparently corroborated portion while ignoring other material inconsistencies, especially in an appeal against acquittal." Supreme Court of India, in
read more"The proviso to Order VI Rule 17 specifically speaks of amendment after commencement of trial to be permitted only if the party, despite having exercised
read more"To permit a rule of policy conceived for illegal appointments to subvert the accrued equitable rights of an employee recruited upon substantial compliance with the
read more"It will only be the victim who can authorize a settlement." Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on August 31, 2026, held that
read more"The jurisdiction to issue writ of certiorari is supervisory and not appellate. The Court considering a writ application of Certiorari will not don the cap of an
read more"The duty to hear manacles his jurisdictional exercise and any act is, in its inception, void except when performed in accordance with the conditions laid
read more"The phrase 'as if the provisions thereof were set out herein in extension' operates as a deeming fiction internal to the contract, binding every facility
read more"Whether the dispute regarding termination is, in whole or in part, an “excepted matter” outside the Arbitrator's jurisdiction... are questions that Section 16 of the
read more"We are of the firm opinion that mere admission of a document in evidence does not amount to its proof. In other words, mere marking
read more"The intention to omit the rule without any saving clause was to bring to an end, the unnecessary complications once and for all and the
read more"In exceptional circumstances where equities of the case so warrant, the power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India may be exercised to do
read more"It is trite that grant of bail to one accused does not, ipso facto, constitute a ground for granting bail to another accused. Parity is
read more"The Court granting bail should exercise its discretion in a judicious manner and not as a matter of course. Though at the stage of granting
read more"The non-conformity of the bid of the auction-purchasers insofar as it pertains to deposit of EMD has not resulted in any prejudice or injustice to
read more"The question of payment of court fee, whether ad valorem or fixed court fee, could be addressed and considered only upon establishment of such germane
read more"The court proceedings ought not to be permitted to degenerate into a weapon of harassment and persecution." Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on July
read more"We reiterate that the factional dispute in the organization led to the registration of the crime against the accused which by no stretch of imagination
read moreSupreme Court, in a ruling delivered on July 24, 2026, held that while a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is firmly established
read more"The nominee holds the money in trust for the person entitled to succeed" Supreme Court of India, in an order, has reaffirmed the settled legal
read more"The Suit shall be adjudicated without the counter claim." Supreme Court of India, in a ruling, held that a counter claim cannot be permitted after
read more"The criminal court cannot pick one apparently corroborated portion while ignoring other material inconsistencies, especially in an appeal against acquittal." Supreme Court of India, in
read more"The proviso to Order VI Rule 17 specifically speaks of amendment after commencement of trial to be permitted only if the party, despite having exercised
read more"To permit a rule of policy conceived for illegal appointments to subvert the accrued equitable rights of an employee recruited upon substantial compliance with the
read more"It will only be the victim who can authorize a settlement." Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on August 31, 2026, held that
read more"The jurisdiction to issue writ of certiorari is supervisory and not appellate. The Court considering a writ application of Certiorari will not don the cap of an
read more"The duty to hear manacles his jurisdictional exercise and any act is, in its inception, void except when performed in accordance with the conditions laid
read moreHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in the case of Welfare Committee Naugran Prithipur Sehora and Kotli Mian Fateh v. Union of India and
read moreOn September 23, 2024, the Madras High Court, in M/s. Saravana Global Energy Limited v. Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO), C.S. No. 810 of 2012,
read moreAndhra Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling in Voleti Venkata Narayana v. Special Tahsildar & Others, addressing the State's failure to compensate a landowner for over 42
read moreToday, Delhi High Court in Kinshuk Goel v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 49(1) quashed reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
read moreHimachal Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Rakesh Kainthla, delivered a crucial ruling in Rajeev Sindhu v. Anita Kumar (Criminal Revision No. 323 of 2021). The case
read moreOrissa High Court dissolved the marriage of Akshaya Kumar Sahoo and Madhusmita Sahoo on grounds of cruelty and desertion, reversing a lower court's decision. The Family Court
read morePunjab and Haryana High Court quashed the arrest of Haryana MLA Surender Panwar in a money laundering case linked to illegal mining. The court ruled
read moreMadhya Pradesh High Court, in a decision rendered by Justices Vivek Rusia and Binod Kumar Dwivedi, dismissed a writ appeal filed by UltraTech Cement Ltd. challenging
read moreTelangana High Court, in Mohd Abdul Rafeeq Qurashi v. The State of Telangana, Criminal Petition No. 10075 of 2024, ruled that the petitioner, a customer in a
read moreBombay High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of Vanashakti & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. (PIL No. 7 of 2023), addressing the
read moreOn September 25, 2024, the Bombay High Court in the case of Nivrutti S/o Nagorao Hange v. State of Maharashtra set aside the conviction of the
read moreKerala High Court, in the case of Sindhu @ Kochuthressia v. State of Kerala, allowed the appeal of a mother convicted of murdering her two minor
read moreCalcutta High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of Principal Commissioner of Income Tax – 1 Kolkata vs. Bothra Shipping Services Private Limited. The
read moreOrissa High Court, Cuttack, in Subhransu Kumar Mohapatra vs. Rukmuni Mohapatra, Civil Revision Petition No. 32 of 2022, delivered a significant ruling addressing the substitution of
read moreOn September 23, 2024, the Telangana High Court, in Boda Priyatham Reddy and Others vs. The State of Telangana, addressed the contentious issue of determining the
read morePunjab and Haryana High Court in Amrik Singh & Another v. State of Haryana (CRA-S-2030-SB-2003) reaffirmed the conviction of two appellants under Sections 304-B (dowry death)
read moreOn September 24, 2024, the Kerala High Court, presided by Justice C.S. Dias, dismissed the anticipatory bail applications in Raju V. Vayalatt and Ajay Mani v.
read moreBombay High Court, in Namdeo s/o Laxman Bansode v. State of Maharashtra (Criminal Revision Application No. 344 of 2004), set aside the conviction of the applicant
read moreAndhra Pradesh High Court, in the case of Botta Lakshmi Pavani vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh & Others, addressed the legality of suspending a bar license under
read moreOn September 24, 2024, the Allahabad High Court, in Babli and Others vs. State of U.P., overturned the conviction of five appellants who had been sentenced
read moreThe Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
read moreCross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
read moreIn the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
read moreThe introduction of "The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023", "The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023", and "The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023" marks a significant milestone in the Indian legal framework,
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